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VF62 GYT

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,992 mi
Last recorded132,992 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF62 GYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 132,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 124,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 124,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 116,797 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms have deteriorated forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system hangers corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 108,419 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 108,419 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,801 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 82,337 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 82,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 73,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside sill cover has damage

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,015 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2017 35,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,257 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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VF62 GYT is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF62 GYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VF62 GYT registered?

VF62 GYT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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